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'I was only 16' says alleged Brand victim, as disgraced comedian 'moved to soft jail'

'I was only 16' says alleged Brand victim, as disgraced comedian 'moved to soft jail'

Summary

Mia Latter has publicly identified herself as a woman who alleged Russell Brand raped her when she was 16. Brand was sentenced on Monday to 10 and a half years in prison for one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault; Latter was not a complainant in that criminal trial.

Key Facts

  • Latter was previously known by the pseudonym Alice and has waived her right to anonymity.
  • She was one of six women who made allegations against Brand in 2023.
  • Brand denied the allegations at the time.
  • The six women who made allegations in 2023 were not complainants in Brand’s recent criminal trial.
  • Brand was reportedly transferred to HMP Littlehey in Cambridgeshire; the Ministry of Justice said it does not comment on individual prisoners.
  • Wayne Rooney said quitting alcohol six months ago helped him mentally and physically and led him to lose three stone.
  • Andy Burnham has said he believes the UK can reach a mutually beneficial deal with the EU. The study about the possible household impact of rejoining the EU has not yet been published.
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